Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The children's play environment offers an exciting range of resources; this is due to the childminder's secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She plans activities very well to ensure children make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder ensures children are safe, particularly by updating her knowledge on child protection. She monitors children's attendance effectively and fully understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about their welfare.  Children behave very well. The childminder has high expectations of children and encourages positive attitudes towards one another, particularly during play activities.  Positive feedback from parents shows the strong partnership that exists. This fosters children's sense of belonging, while supporting their individual needs and preferences.  Children learn the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, such as school.

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This provision is good

The childminder ensures that children are emotionally and physically prepared to move from her setting with confidence and self-assurance.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder takes a lead during children's play in helping them to manage small tasks; this slightly reduces opportunities to strengthen children's independent learning skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend opportunities for children to develop their independence skills, particularly during play, so they learn to manage tasks for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities inside and during outside play, and jointly assessed the quality of teaching and learning with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including the childminder's policies, children's records, planning and assessment files, and risk assessments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a positive approach to learning more about children's development and welfare to improve her childminding practice. For example, she uses her skills in observations to note children's progress and monitor their achievements. Consequently, children make good progress towards the early learning goals. She effectively shares this information with parents to enable them to continue learning at home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her policies and ensures she follows the correct procedures for reporting any welfare concerns to safeguard children. The childminder is committed to working with other professionals to ensure she fully meets children's needs. She is evaluative and reflects on her practice well. She attends regular training and works with others to improve continuously the quality of the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching practice is effective and children make good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's interests and uses these well to motivate and engage children. She provides suitable challenges that help children to think and promote their concentration. As a result, children ask questions and initiate their ideas, such as during practical activities. Children thrive on the childminder's individual attention and she promotes their communication and language skills particularly well. The childminder shows a good knowledge of working in partnership with other settings or professionals, particularly where children require additional support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy spending time with the childminder. They settle well and receive good ongoing emotional support. The childminder ensures that she meets children's individual needs and agrees care arrangements with parents. Children smile and chat happily with the childminder, showing they feel confident and secure. The childminder is sensitive to children's changing needs and behaviour patterns. For example, she recognises when they are tired, hungry or need a change of activity and responds well; this supports their good behaviour. Children have great fun exploring the good range of toys and equipment, which stimulates their learning and curiosity. Children spend time outdoors and learn the importance of healthy eating and regular exercise. The childminder is vigilant in her assessment of risks and helps children to develop an understanding of how to keep safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. The strong partnership between the parents and the childminder underpins children's learning, which continues at home. Children develop confidence and essential skills in preparation for moving on to nursery and/or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447588 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 892982 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives near Cheam, in the London Borough of Sutton. She operates all-year round, offering flexible hours during weekdays, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded places for children aged two, three and four years.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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